Budget 2026-27: Hong Kong bets big on AI, chips, Northern Metropolis – as it happened
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Trump pitches new retirement plan with a federal match. Who may benefit
Millions of workers without access to a 401(k) or other workplace retirement plan could get a new way…
10 of the most promising Netherlands-based startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Following up on our country deep-dive series, we now turn to the Netherlands, one of Europe’s most internationally…
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
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Pete Hegseth moves to restore punishment of Mark Kelly over video about ‘illegal orders’
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is pushing to revive his effort to punish Sen. Mark Kelly…
Caribbean Leaders, Rubio Discuss U.S. Policy Amid Cuba Crisis
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. policy in the Caribbean, Germany fostering trade ties…
ICC following lead of Pope Leo XIV on prioritizing the poor –
By Victoria Arthur, Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers In the 2026 legislative season and beyond, the Indiana…
Veteran AP Reporter Who Covered Fashion and Vatican Dies at 80 in Rome
Daniela Petroff, a respected Associated Press journalist who spent nearly 40 years covering fashion and Vatican news, passed…
Millwall 3-0 Birmingham City: Femi Azeez inspires Lions win
Femi Azeez scored a stunning volley and created two more goals as Millwall beat Birmingham City to go…
Iran war powers votes expected ‘very soon’
The backers of two resolutions in the House and Senate aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from attacking…
Taiwan investment in EU grows 650% over decade amid closer trade ties
Taiwan’s investment in the European Union (EU) has surged 650% over the past decade as trade ties between…
Europe v America: Who’s Really Winning?
Not one of my regular morning posts, but something I’ve been thinking about. Many readers may want to…